Hospital Bag Archives - What Would Karl Do

April 21, 2016

What to pack in your hospital bag

WHAT TO PACK IN YOUR HOSPITAL BAG? It seems that most mummy websites today have covered this topic, hey, even I did, two years ago. I believe that you can never receive too much advice as an expecting mother, the more info and advice the better I say. But, here is the trick… when old aunty Joan nags at you about breastfeeding […]

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Retro-heaven! This @retrofete dress in this week’s What’s In Store episode at @tntthenewtrend @hsarmadale ✨ now live on my IGTV and in my stories 😘

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When your eldest child actually says the words “I’m not a baby anymore mum.” 💔 You know they are really, actually, truly growing up. Last week he begged to sleep in my bed and I told him that he couldn’t. Now, after hearing him say the above words to me, I realised that I’ve been in denial, time doesn’t stand still, he isn’t going in reverse and he is one day, going to want to be as far away from my bed as possible. Time for that king size bed, gotta get them all in! 👦🏻👱🏼🧑🏼‍🦱

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Well, that was a fun ‘What’s In Store’ episode at @decjubaofficial (see my IGTV). This week I visit @tntthenewtrend -so get your credit cards ready 😜

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Will learns better when he is rewarded, praised and engaged and we love ABC Reading Eggs (as you know) for that reason. I was thrilled when Reading Eggs asked me to work with them this year because I know for a fact how great the program is for my children, because, I actually bought a subscription to it a few weeks ago and when my eldest was little! You can receive a FREE Reward Sticker Book valued at $7.95 when you sign up for the free 30-day trial (link in my bio)! *Valid for Australia only. #readingeggs #learntoread @readingeggs #collab

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Kind of influenced myself from my @seedheritage visit with these pants! Also bought a silky white top! Thought I’d show you how to change the look up simply with a shoe change. First is with my fave @chloe ankle boots (they have them at @tntthenewtrend and are a trusted and trialed investment) and the second is the @viktoriaandwoods mules I showed you in my V+W store visit on the IGTV series and top is @witcheryfashion which I need to visit ASAP for you xxx Happy Monday friends xx (ps- if you did buy anything from seed, let me know below or in a DM if you prefer) xxx

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No mushy caption, just us 💙 kicking goals in our 12th year of marriage (in April) 💙

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Same mum, three completely different boys 💙💙💙 #solucky anyone else’s kids all completely different?

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This dressssss! Did you see my ‘WHAT’S IN STORE’ @seedheritage @hsarmadale (see my IGTV) I’m heading back to I grab some neutral trousers and matching top.
I am verrry excited for this Thursday’s episode- it’s jam packed with styling tips and creating multiple outfits with a few pieces xoxox 📷 @simplysocialmgt

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Days at home all summer long, enjoyed time with my boys and making the summer holidays count, because as we all know, time flies by. Wearing my current fave one-pieces by @andieswim (I’ll add it to my stories). #andieswim #collab #summer

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If you don’t rep yourself, who will? 🤜🏻🤛🏻 The last of these tee’s are now up on the shop- BE QUICK! (link in bio and my stories) wear yours to @vamff and help me celebrate my 10 YEAR BLOGGER-VERSARY 🎉 PS- new designs will be launching in the coming months.

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We have been an ABC Reading Eggs family for eight years and it's kind of been the rite of passage for my boys when it comes to learning apps. If you know about it, I don’t need to tell you how good it is and if you don’t know about it- do yourself a favour and get your FREE 30-DAY TRIAL (link in my bio)! After trying super hard in the holidays to get Will to learn a few sounds and letters before starting school and essentially failing to keep his attention, the Reading Eggs program saved the day at the eleventh hour and within ten minutes (no joke) of Will being on the program, he learnt and recognised the letters ‘m’ and s and the their sound. Boom! #notawordofalie #readingeggs #learntoread @readingeggs #collab

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WHAT WOULD KARL DO? @chanelofficial

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Wrap dress ✔️ leopard print ✔️ long sleeve ✔️ tulip hem ✔️ 💕💕 @neverfullydressed got me hooked! I’ll add the swipe up in my stories (check them out for gorgeous printed dresses)

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WIN A BRIDAL STYLING SESSION WITH ME! – To all the future brides… Malvern Town Hall is hosting the ‘Affordable Bridal Expo’ on the 9th of Feb (THIS WEEKEND) and I will be giving away a styling session to one lucky attendee! The winner and a guest will join me on a 3 hour head-to-toe bridal styling session on High Street, Armadale @hsarmadale . TO ENTER: Make sure you visit the Malvern Town Hall stall on the day to go in the running. So excited to meet the winner! Good Luck! Tickets to the event I’ll add into my stories!

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Mum of boys x1000! Since receiving the MEGA Construx Breakout Beast Series 3 last week, the boys have had them spread out on the table playing with them non stop (and all night if you follow my stories). These cool eggs have essentially everything a kid loves - surprises, slime, building and playing make believe. You can grab them online or from Big W and Woolworths and trust me when I say, it is hours of play at an affordable price! Happy boys - happy mum! Thanks @mattel they love them! #sponsored #MEGACONSTRUX #BreakoutBeasts #bigwaustralia #woolworths @megaconstrux @bigwaustralia, @woolworths_au

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Vintage finds- I’ve always been a vintage lover and even more a designer vintage lover. Alot of my wardrobe is made up of amazing vintage finds from my travels to Paris, Italy, Dallas and here in Melbourne. I highly recommend you explore a vintage or designer vintage store the next time you see one, you never know what gem is waiting for you. I’ll definitely have to do a blog post on all my vintage pieces and I definitely need to wear this bag a lot more this year are almost ten years of owning it! 📷 @simplysocialmgt dress by @stcloudlabel